10-10-2019, 01:02 PM
*OUR DAILY MANNA DEVOTIONAL*
_A DEVOTIONAL BOOKLET FOR CHAMPIONS_
*DATE: THURSDAY 10TH OCTOBER, 2019*
*TOPIC: LIFE’S WASHING MACHINES!*
*BASIC SCRIPTURE: JOHN 16:23-33*
In ancient times, people used to clean their clothes by pounding them on rocks or using abrasive sands, and then they would wash the dirt away in local streams. What I have noticed about life in this world is that it is full of problems. No wonder Jesus said, “…in the world, you will have tribulations…” Tribulations, troubles, problems, challenges, difficulties, disappointments
, whatever name you call them can be likened to the rocks and abrasive sands that ancient people used to clean their clothes.
You can even say that problems and challenges are like washing machines; they twist us, shake us, push us, squeeze us, knock us around, spin us and roll us over and over… but then, we come out cleaner, brighter and better than before. Hear the words of former movie star-turned-pastor, Chuck Norris: *“I have always found that anything worth achieving will always have obstacles in the way and you’ve got to have that drive and determination to overcome those obstacles on route to whatever it is that you want to accomplish.”*
No matter how 2019 has been, never allow obstacles and challenges to stop you. Rather, look up to God, dream of a greater NEXT YEAR/TOMORROW, and turn those obstacles into stepping stones! Close with Nick DiNardo from his booklet, “THE GAME OF ADVERSITY” – *“Like a sculptor chipping away at the marble, adversity is what chips and crafts us into who we are and what we become.”* Yes! It is the POTTER’S WEAPON to craft you into destiny because the glory that God has put inside you and destined for you is greater than any challenge that comes your way! So, don’t give up! *Life’s battles are life’s washing machines!* I hear the sound of celebration and dancing in your house in Jesus name!
*Give out this 4th quarter ODM copy to souls! ODM is the best gift item!!!*
*PRAYER POINTS:* Take Song 1: Higher Ground…
1. In your own words, pray on today’s word as led now.
2. I refuse to quit now! Holy Ghost, THOU THE GREAT POTTER, mould my destiny into Your will in Jesus name.
3. Every demonic program designed to recycle and repeat affliction and troubles in my life, SCATTER BY FIRE now, in Jesus name *(Pray it for 3 days and 3 nights).*
4. I shall finish my 2019 on a note of strength and glory, in Jesus name. Father, let this last quarter be marked with great and glorious testimonies for my life and ministry!
5. Pray about today!
*THE BIBLE-IN-ONE-YEAR: ZECHARIAH 1-5*
*BY BISHOP (DR) CHRIS E. KWAKPOVWE (CEK)*
_PUBLISHER/WRITER OF ODM_
*Song 1: I’m Pressing On The Upward Way.*
1. I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
*Refrain:*
Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith on Canaan’s tableland;
A higher plane than I have found,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2. My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.
3. I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught the joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground.
4. I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till rest I’ve found,
“Lord, lead me on to higher ground.
_A DEVOTIONAL BOOKLET FOR CHAMPIONS_
*DATE: THURSDAY 10TH OCTOBER, 2019*
*TOPIC: LIFE’S WASHING MACHINES!*
*BASIC SCRIPTURE: JOHN 16:23-33*
In ancient times, people used to clean their clothes by pounding them on rocks or using abrasive sands, and then they would wash the dirt away in local streams. What I have noticed about life in this world is that it is full of problems. No wonder Jesus said, “…in the world, you will have tribulations…” Tribulations, troubles, problems, challenges, difficulties, disappointments
, whatever name you call them can be likened to the rocks and abrasive sands that ancient people used to clean their clothes.
You can even say that problems and challenges are like washing machines; they twist us, shake us, push us, squeeze us, knock us around, spin us and roll us over and over… but then, we come out cleaner, brighter and better than before. Hear the words of former movie star-turned-pastor, Chuck Norris: *“I have always found that anything worth achieving will always have obstacles in the way and you’ve got to have that drive and determination to overcome those obstacles on route to whatever it is that you want to accomplish.”*
No matter how 2019 has been, never allow obstacles and challenges to stop you. Rather, look up to God, dream of a greater NEXT YEAR/TOMORROW, and turn those obstacles into stepping stones! Close with Nick DiNardo from his booklet, “THE GAME OF ADVERSITY” – *“Like a sculptor chipping away at the marble, adversity is what chips and crafts us into who we are and what we become.”* Yes! It is the POTTER’S WEAPON to craft you into destiny because the glory that God has put inside you and destined for you is greater than any challenge that comes your way! So, don’t give up! *Life’s battles are life’s washing machines!* I hear the sound of celebration and dancing in your house in Jesus name!
*Give out this 4th quarter ODM copy to souls! ODM is the best gift item!!!*
*PRAYER POINTS:* Take Song 1: Higher Ground…
1. In your own words, pray on today’s word as led now.
2. I refuse to quit now! Holy Ghost, THOU THE GREAT POTTER, mould my destiny into Your will in Jesus name.
3. Every demonic program designed to recycle and repeat affliction and troubles in my life, SCATTER BY FIRE now, in Jesus name *(Pray it for 3 days and 3 nights).*
4. I shall finish my 2019 on a note of strength and glory, in Jesus name. Father, let this last quarter be marked with great and glorious testimonies for my life and ministry!
5. Pray about today!
*THE BIBLE-IN-ONE-YEAR: ZECHARIAH 1-5*
*BY BISHOP (DR) CHRIS E. KWAKPOVWE (CEK)*
_PUBLISHER/WRITER OF ODM_
*Song 1: I’m Pressing On The Upward Way.*
1. I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
*Refrain:*
Lord, lift me up, and let me stand
By faith on Canaan’s tableland;
A higher plane than I have found,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2. My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound,
My prayer, my aim, is higher ground.
3. I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught the joyful sound,
The song of saints on higher ground.
4. I want to scale the utmost height
And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till rest I’ve found,
“Lord, lead me on to higher ground.